Tokyo Literature and Art Times

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In fact, being a finalist is a reward in itself.

Movies all over the world are like this, as long as a film can be shortlisted in well-known film festivals, especially the three main competition units in Europe.

Then, a logo will be put on the film.

For example, if you go to Cannes, you will have an extra logo of the Palme d'Or. Don't care if you don't get the Palme d'Or, there is nothing wrong with drawing that thing.

And it is not easy to be shortlisted for the main competition unit.

As far as Europe and the United States are concerned, if a country can have a film shortlisted, that's pretty good.

Takeshi Iwata's film can be shortlisted, which is equivalent to representing Japan.

Even if there is no final victory, it is definitely a success.

Therefore, this can actually be regarded as a kind of 'winning'.

In the international film circle, this kind is recognized.

Ever since, Japan is more good at it, and the Academy of Film Awards is like this.

All finalists, go on stage.

As for the effect this had... it was indeed a public execution for many.

But in any case, being shortlisted is considered a kind of award, and it is indeed an unspoken rule.

After all, Marco is now a film selector. If there are no good films to be shortlisted, then he will not meet the KPI.

"Farewell My Concubine" has already gone to Cannes, so, what other Asian films can be shortlisted in the top three in Europe this year?

In terms of time, the Venice Film Festival is the last important European film festival of the year.

Gotta finish it off.

In this way, Takeshi Iwata helped Marco once, then...

"I've heard that, the video rental shop you run in America is pretty good."

"Oh, you're interested too?"

Hearing Marco's words, Tu Qiongdagger saw that it belonged to him.

Sure enough, this guy has other ideas, but Iwata Takeshi also thinks it's nothing, it's pretty good.

So……

"The current situation in Europe is indeed inferior to that of the United States, but if you want to do it, it is also good."

Marco's statement is quite good.

Both the videotape and the DVD that Takeshi Iwata is pushing now can be promoted in Europe.

However, this thing is not monopolized by Iwata Takeshi alone.

In the final analysis, this thing is something made by several big companies, such as Sony, Panasonic, and Philips.

Takeshi Iwata is doing well in the United States, because he has his own special channel.

But he couldn't grasp the situation in Europe.

Therefore, these things are mainly made by the partners of these big companies in Europe.

To put it bluntly, if Takeshi Iwata partnered with Marco now, they would be one step too late.

This is how to do?

Marco is a little anxious now. He saw this business opportunity, but he couldn't get in the car.

Even if Takeshi Iwata agreed to cooperate with him based on his connections, it would be really difficult in this market.

Is there any trick?

Takeshi Iwata thought for a moment, and said a trick that surprised Marco.

"I heard that it seems that copyright protection is not strict in many places in Europe."

what's the situation?

What kind of trick is this?

But Marco probably understood as soon as he heard it, he is a China hand after all.

But this approach...

"How big is the risk?"

"It's quite a punishment."

Dude, such a big risk?

But Marco gritted his teeth, "That's done too!"

Takeshi Iwata nodded, "As expected of an artist."

Ma Ke blushed, "Stop doing this, I'm helping you make money."

The two hit it off.

What the hell are they talking about?

In fact, it's very simple, Takeshi Iwata intends to make a bad move.

Since there are serious channels, they are too late now, and there is no good entry point.

So what to do?

Engage in piracy!

The Weinstein Brothers have already started production in mainland China. Although they are VCDs, as long as you get some equipment, DVDs are not bad.

This is to have a low-cost purchase channel.

With this, on the one hand, it can satisfy the domestic market, and on the other hand, it can be exported.

Although Europe is very complicated, for example, how strict and how is Germany.

However, overall, the management over there is very chaotic.

Take Takeshi Iwata, for example, remembers that there was a market for installed computers, that is, DIY assembled computers.

When the market was booming, our domestic people ran over and did very well.

The reason is that the price is cheap.

Why is it cheap?

Isn't it because I have used many channels that have problems.

Of course, this is actually for the benefit of European enthusiasts, because you have been to some stores opened by Europeans. Although the scale is very large, you definitely don’t want to go to the second time after you have been there once.

The inefficiency of the Europeans is outrageous.

In addition, Takeshi Iwata has another channel.

Fuqing Gang.

It should be said that it is not the Fuqing gang, but the people who go out of this place, they can run this stuff.

In this way, we need a well-known film selector like Marco who looks good on the surface, but secretly...

Cough cough, we are not doing bad things, and these things are not illegal in many countries.

In fact, the real purpose is to rush the European market first and mess it up.

Come back to harvest later.

This trick is called bad money driving out good money.

In fact, genuine pirated copies are all made, and both sides are eaten.

Takeshi Iwata and Marco both have a tendency to develop into villains...

Chapter 376 Harry Potter, came out

"Dark horse! "Farewell My Concubine" won the Palme d'Or!"

"A strong rise? Is Chinese film the future?"

"An opponent that cannot be ignored! Japanese movies must work hard!"

On May 5, "Farewell My Concubine" won the Palme d'Or in Cannes.

As soon as this news came out, the Japanese media was very nervous.

It should be said that this is not the highest award given to a Chinese film by the three major European film festivals, but the time is different now.

Japan is currently in a painful post-bubble period, and this year has been very obvious.

Although it was broken before, the influence is not that great. In other words, many people are still using the characteristics of the Japanese.

Don't trouble others.

Just bear it by yourself.

The current situation...is really unbearable.

In short, there is a big problem in this country, and this problem is so big that it has affected the superstructure.

The Japanese political arena, which was originally very stable, or simply hereditary, is now turbulent and ready to move.

Some people couldn't help coming out and shouting.

That guy on stage should come down!

One, you don't want to occupy the posture of not shitting in the latrine.

Coupled with many other situations, the Japanese film industry is currently quite panicked.

Originally, some people firmly believed that the bad economy would not have any impact on the film market, and some even said that this time it would stimulate the development of the film market.

The box office will probably be higher.

But as far as the current data are concerned, especially the situation of last year.

The box office of Japanese movies has generally dropped a lot.

The box office of a movie has exceeded [-] billion, and it feels like I don't even think about it.

You know, even in the past, when "Heaven and Earth" did not appear, although Japanese movies could not break through the 100 billion mark, there were still Hollywood movies that could do this.

But right now, Hollywood movies are no good.

Obviously, this is not a failure of Hollywood movies, but a problem with the Japanese film market.

Under such circumstances, many people's sense of crisis naturally doubles.

Then I saw the neighbors get up all of a sudden.

Good guy, isn't the sense of crisis exploding yet?

Well, of course, it's also an acid.

The Japanese media have always liked the style of the second class, but now it is sour, and it is quite sour.

However, when some things are exposed more and more.

Everyone discovered one thing.

"Farewell My Concubine, special thanks to Supervisor Iwata?"

"Why should I thank Supervisor Iwata?"

"Big news! "Farewell My Concubine" was recommended by Director Iwata to Cannes!"

Come, come, even the Wenchun Pao was dispatched.

This time they fired again, blasting Takeshi Iwata out, this momentum...

Could it be that Takeshi Iwata is a Japanese traitor?

It's not so ugly, but it also shows the petty nature of the Japanese.

With all these things, many ordinary Japanese are of course just watching the fun.

This melon is neither too big nor too small. Takeshi Iwata, as the person with the strongest momentum in Japanese movies, actually helped the movies of neighboring countries? !